Table 2 Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) for pregnant women: policies, availability and preferences
Site | Policy | Shortages | Availability and use |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenya | Free delivery at health facilities | No | Pregnant women report sleeping under ITNs |
Pregnant women claim ITNs are not provided | |||
Observations in houses confirm presence of ITNs | |||
Malawi | Free delivery at health facilities | Observed | Pregnant women report sleeping under ITNs |
Ghana (northern) | Sold in health facilities at subsidized prices | Observed | Cases of seasonal use of ITNs |
Pregnant women complain about costs of ITNs | |||
Ghana (central) | Sold in health facilities at subsidized prices | No | Pregnant women report saving for use after delivery |